Welcome to the first episode of "Pub Wankers" - a deep dive into British Pub Culture. From the wanker that won't leave, to the creepers, pukers, all around characters and the regulars we love. We, the pub bartenders and managers, go deep to dissect pub life here in jolly ol' England, and you guessed it - in a dusty old traditional pub. Cheers, mate!

Welcome to episode 49 of the Lesbian Book Club with Clare Lydon as she interviews New Zealand author Lily Hammond. Lily writes historical romances set in different times and places, where adventurous women dare to follow their hearts, defying convention in their pursuit of happiness. Her recent books have included “The Way Home” And “Alice & Jean”, and her reviews on Amazon are off the charts. Lily lives in Dunedin with her partner Valerie. She also writes as Kate Genet and Ana MacKenzie, so a multi-talented author!

Clare also does a run-down of the Amazon Lesbian Fiction charts in the US & UK. She talks about what she’s been up to, including readying her upcoming lesbian romance “You’re My Kind” for launch in March. Plus, she’s also been busy writing the next book in her London Romance series, “Made In London”, due out in May. In lesfic news, the Diva Literary Festival is happening in March in Birmingham, UK. Go to www.divaliteraryfestival.com for more. If you’d like to get a free lesbian romance from Clare, head to www.clarelydon.co.uk/it-had-to-be-you and sign up for her VIP Readers’ Club!

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Welcome to episode 48 of the Lesbian Book Club with Clare Lydon as she rounds up the end-of-year Amazon lesbian fiction charts in the US & UK, as well as reviewing her favourite lesfic Christmas books. There's no interview this month. Instead, Clare goes through the goals she set back in January to see if she hit them or not. It's your chance to peek behind the curtain of a lesbian fiction author's year. If you’d like to get a free lesbian romance from Clare, head to www.clarelydon.co.uk/it-had-to-be-you and sign up for her VIP Readers’ Club!

Welcome to episode 47 of the Lesbian Book Club with Clare Lydon as she interviews UK-based author Lise Gold whose book “Fireflies” has been bothering the top of the charts for quite a while this autumn. Lise has been writing for a couple of years now, and her other books include “French Summer” and “The Cruise”. She chats about her passion for travel, why she loves to write true love stories and how her previous job as a designer has helped her creative writing process.

Clare also does a run-down of the Amazon Lesbian Fiction charts in the US & UK. She talks about what she’s been up to, including launching her latest book, “London, Actually” (book five in the London Romance series), as well as putting her All I Want series into Kindle Unlimited. If you want a romcom for the festive season, pick up “All I Want For Christmas” now! If you’d like to get a free lesbian romance from Clare, head to www.clarelydon.co.uk/it-had-to-be-you and sign up for her VIP Readers’ Club. Remember, books make great holiday gifts!

Welcome to episode 46 of the Lesbian Book Club with Clare Lydon as she interviews US author Elle Spencer, whose book “Casting Lacey” was the runaway success at the beginning of the year, staying at No.1 in the US for a month. Elle writes angst-filled romance with snark and humour, and I loved Casting Lacey, as did most of the world. She talks about her debut success, her first year as a full-time writer and how she’s excited to take her writing to the next level.

Clare also does a run-down of the Amazon Lesbian Fiction charts in the US & UK. She talks about what she’s been up to, including getting her latest book, London, Actually (book five in the London Romance series) ready for launch on October 24th. Plus, her co-written novel with Harper Bliss – Once Upon A Princess – is out now in audiobook, so run and grab it! If you’d like to get a free lesbian romance from Clare, head to www.clarelydon.co.uk/it-had-to-be-you and sign up for her VIP Readers’ Club!

Welcome to episode 45 of the Lesbian Book Club with Clare Lydon as she interviews US author Lise MacTague. Lise writes sci-fi, fantasy, supernatural and steampunk, and her latest book is “Demon In The Machine”, following up on her others including “Five Moons Rising” and the “On Deception’s Edge” series. Lise discusses coming up with her immersive worlds, how she loves writing action and why she’d love to be the love child of Nicola Griffith and Meghan O’Brien – quite a pairing!

Clare also does a run-down of the Amazon Lesbian Fiction charts in the US & UK. She talks about what she’s been up to, including putting the finishing touches to London, Actually, book five in the London Romance series, which will be out in October. Clare also chats about the success of the first ever Ellcon in Bristol in August. If you’d like to get a free lesbian romance from Clare, head to www.clarelydon.co.uk/it-had-to-be-you and sign up for her VIP Readers’ Club!

Welcome to episode 44 of the Lesbian Book Club with Clare Lydon as she interviews Australian author Cheyenne Blue whose recent books include "Code Of Conduct", "Party Wall" and "Almost Married Mona." Cheyenne talks about her love of tennis which shines through in her latest novel set in the tennis world, how living in Australia influences her writing, and how she juggles a day job while still getting out at least two books a year.

Clare also does a run-down of the Amazon Lesbian Fiction charts in the US & UK, as well as updating you on her writing life. For audio fans, Once Upon A Princess will be out in audio in October! If you’d like to get a free lesbian romance from Clare, head to www.clarelydon.co.uk/it-had- to-be-you and sign up for her VIP Readers’ Club!

Finally, don’t forget if you’re in Europe and free in August, come along to the brand-new European Lesfic Literary Conference - head to: http://ellconmeet.org/

Welcome to episode 42 of the Lesbian Book Club with Clare Lydon as she interviews Belgian author Harper Bliss and they chat about their recent collaboration in writing Once Upon A Princess, a lesbian royal romance. This was the first time either has co-written a book and they talk about the ups and downs and if they’d do it again.

Clare also does a run-down of the Amazon Lesbian Fiction charts in the US & UK. She talks about what she’s been up to, including releasing Once Upon A Princess; as well as readying The London Of Us for launch on June 27th - book four in the London Romance series. The episode treats you to an excerpt from Clare’s audiobook, Twice In A Lifetime. If you’d like to get a free lesbian romance from Clare, head to www.clarelydon.co.uk/it-had-to-be-you and sign up for her VIP Readers’ Club!

Finally, don’t forget if you’re in Europe and free in August, come along to the brand-new European Lesfic Literary Conference - head to: http://ellconmeet.org/

Welcome to episode 41 of the Lesbian Book Club with Clare Lydon as she interviews US author TB Markinson, whose recent books have included “The Fall Girl” and “A Family Woman”. TB talks about being an American in London, the highs and lows of living the writing life, the magic of characters and story, and why she started her new website www.iheartlesfic.com to serve the lesbian fiction community.

Clare also does a run-down of the Amazon Lesbian Fiction charts in the US & UK, as well as filling you in on what she’s been up to, including wrapping up “The London Of Us”, book four in the London Romance series (due out in June); and writing her joint book with Harper Bliss – called “Once Upon A Princess” – a royal romance due out at the end of May. She also features the shortlists for the Diva Awards and the Goldies – Diva is taking place in June and the Goldies in July. Plus, if you’re in the UK, don’t forget EllCon, the brand-new European Lesfic Literary Conference on the block coming in August. For more on that, head to: http://ellconmeet.org/

Welcome to episode 40 of the Lesbian Book Club with Clare Lydon as she interviews fellow UK author Jenny Frame, whose recent books have included “Charming The Vicar” and “Unexpected”. Jenny talks about her passion for writing butch/femme romances, having lead protagonists who are polar opposites, and also her busy year ahead with three more books in the works! Plus, she’s got a lovely lilting Scottish accent, so it’s a win-win.

Clare also does a run-down of the Amazon Lesbian Fiction charts in the US & UK, and fills you in on what she’s been up to, including releasing her latest audiobook, Twice In A Lifetime, as well as wrapping up The London Of Us, book four in the London Romance series, due out in June. She also features the start of awards and conference season, including nominations for this Lambda Literary Awards, the Diva Awards and EllCon, the brand-new European Lesfic Literary Conference on the block coming in August. For more on that, head to: http://ellconmeet.org/ Finally, for a free lesbian romance, head over to www.clarelydon.co.uk - sign up to her VIP Readers' Club and she'll give you one for free!

Welcome to episode 38 of the Lesbian Book Club with UK author Clare Lydon as she welcomes in 2018! For this episode, Clare does a run-down of the Amazon Lesbian Fiction charts in the US & UK, as well as revealing her goals for 2018, including producing five new books and five new audiobooks. No pressure! Plus, Clare features the first chapter of her audiobook Nothing To Lose, read by the fabulous Gabrielle Baker. We’ll be back to normal with an interview with Aussie author EJ Noyes next month, and Clare would love to hear who you’d like on the podcast – so email her at:mail@clarelydon.co.uk